Self Bow Build Along

[Jomohr84]

I like avocado oil when I heat treat. Can't stand avocados, but their oil works good for heat treating, its a very high heat oil.

[David Flanrey]

Kelly, I always use some oil except for this time.  HaHa wife was out of cooking spray.  It did get a little brown but I don't think hurt it too much.  I've been worried about that knot since I chased the back of the stave.

[Walt Francis]

Kelly,

Using oil is what everybody keeps saying.....and I keep trying.  However, I have better results when not using it.  That said, I have my staves floor tillered to at least 6+ inches before inducing heat.  That means I can't afford event the slightest bit of "crispy" finish on the surface of the stave.